South Africa Faces Urgent Need for Transmission Infrastructure Expansion
Transmission infrastructure expansion is critical for South Africa's energy security and private investment potential. The current grid capacity limits the ability to connect new generation projects, hindering progress in electricity reform.
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South Africa's energy sector is at a critical juncture, with transmission capacity identified as the main barrier to attracting private investment. The executive director of Discovery Green, Dan Ginsberg, emphasizes the need for a rapid expansion of the power grid to support ongoing policy reforms.
Currently, there exists a strong demand from the private sector to increase generation capacity; however, inadequate transmission infrastructure undermines this potential. Without addressing these transmission bottlenecks, the country's electricity reform momentum may stall, posing risks to energy security and investment.
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